1st Day of School
2026-08-06 | LA
Welcome back, students!

Committee of the Whole
2026-08-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Board Meeting Room, 1050 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
The Committee of the Whole to be held at 5:00PM in the Central Office Board Room.

School Supply Drive-Thru Giveaway
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | EBRPSS Central Office, 1050 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
Need school supplies for the new school year? EBR Schools is here to help!
Join us for our Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10am – 12pm. at the EBR Schools Central Office, 1050 S. Foster Drive.
Students will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while supplies last.
Important Reminders:
• Any K-12 child is eligible.
• Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack.
• One backpack per child.
• Backpacks will be distributed while supplies last.
The backpacks were collected through EBR Schools’ annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign with WBRZ. Thank you to our community partners and everyone who donated to help local students start the school year ready to learn.
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 8!

Substitute Hiring Event
2026-08-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Board Meeting Room, 1050 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
Please join us in the EBRPSS Boardroom for a Substitute Teacher Hiring Event!
We are looking for substitute teachers who are eager to work with our students. Please pre-apply at ebrschools.org/careers by submitting the following documents:

Updated professional resume
Two professional references
High school diploma and/or official college transcript
Teaching certificate (if applicable)

Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting
2026-08-11 | Welcome Center, 4451 Fairfields Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
EBR Schools is proud to announce the opening of our new Welcome Center, a dedicated space designed to make student enrollment easier, faster, and more convenient for every family.
Whether you are enrolling a student for the first time, registering a current student, or returning to EBR Schools, our Welcome Center offers a simplified, one-stop enrollment experience. Families can complete the registration process in one location and receive personalized support from our knowledgeable staff every step of the way.
The Welcome Center reflects EBR Schools’ commitment to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that every family has access to the resources and assistance needed for a successful start to the school year.
We are excited to welcome families during our Soft Opening on August 5th followed by our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 11th.
Beginning August 5th families can visit the Welcome Center to register all of their children in one convenient location while accessing enrollment services and information about programs and resources available to support student success.
We look forward to welcoming you to the EBR Schools Welcome Center, your one-stop destination for enrollment and family support. Together, we are making the path to success easier for every student and every family.

Board Meeting
2026-08-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Board Meeting Room, 1050 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
Board meetings will be streamed live via YouTube. The link to watch the meeting can also be found on Diligent (https://ebr-schools.community.highbond.com/portal) or on the School Board’s website (https://ebrschools.org/about/).
A period for written public comment will be provided before the meeting as well as before each action is taken by the Board on an action item. Individuals wishing to make a public comment about any of the posted action items will need to click on the agenda item in Diligent, and submit via the highlighted public comment hyperlink on the agenda item details. Online comments are available for public review.
Recognitions will be held at 4:00 pm prior to the regular board meetings.

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | LA
All EBRPSS schools and offices are closed for Labor Day.

End of 1st Nine Weeks
2026-10-09 | LA

Professional Development
2026-10-09, 2026-12-18 | LA
Professional development day. No students in schools.

Fall Break
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-13 | LA
Fall break for students is October 12-13th. All EBRPSS sites and offices are closed October 12, 2026.

Election Day
2026-11-03 | LA
All EBRPSS schools and offices are closed.
Geaux Vote!

Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-27 | LA
Happy Thanksgiving!
All EBRPSS Schools are closed November 23-27, 2026. All EBRPSS Schools and Offices are closed November 26-27, 2026.

End of 2nd Nine Weeks
2026-12-17 | LA

Winter Break
2026-12-21 - 2027-01-05 | LA
Happy Holidays!
All EBRPSS Schools are closed December 21, 2026 – January 6, 2027. All EBRPSS Schools and Sites are closed December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.

1st Day of 2nd Semester
2027-01-06 | LA

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2027-01-18 | LA
All EBRPSS Sites and Offices are closed.
